Tara and Ian's guide book to Lake Moogerah and the Scenic Rim
Neighbourhood
Lake Moogerah sits in the Fassifern Valley close to historic townships of Boonar, Kalbar, Aratula and Mt Alford. The lake feeds onto Reynold's Creek and supplies irrigation water to the local landowners. Lake Moogerah is a popular spot year round for water based activities - such a ski boats, jetskis and kayaks. Fishing is popular with the lake well stocked with a variety of fish including Mary River Cod, Bass and Silver Perch. (permits required). There are 3 lakes in the area - Lake Moogerah, Maroon and Wyaralong. (Dogs are allowed on leads at all lakes but not allowed in the water unfortunately). Swimming is allowed on Lake Moogerah in an enclosed area with access through the caravan park - as is the local public boat ramp access.
Fassifern Valley
Lake Moogerah sits in the Fassifern Valley close to historic townships of Boonar, Kalbar, Aratula and Mt Alford. The lake feeds onto Reynold's Creek and supplies irrigation water to the local landowners. Lake Moogerah is a popular spot year round for water based activities - such a ski boats, jetskis and kayaks. Fishing is popular with the lake well stocked with a variety of fish including Mary River Cod, Bass and Silver Perch. (permits required). There are 3 lakes in the area - Lake Moogerah, Maroon and Wyaralong. (Dogs are allowed on leads at all lakes but not allowed in the water unfortunately). Swimming is allowed on Lake Moogerah in an enclosed area with access through the caravan park - as is the local public boat ramp access.
The Scenic Rim has just been awarded one of the top 10 destinations in the world by Lonely Planet ! Some accolade for sure.
The Scenic Rim has scenery that is spectacular - mountains, valleys, lakes - such diverse landscapes. The volcanic mountain ranges wrap around the valley and the world heritage rainforests.
There are 6 National Parks to explore with pristine rainforests. Outdoor adventures await for those on foot or even on a scenic drive on the well marked country roads and tourist routes.
A favourite of ours is the Fall Route out past Croftby to Carrs Gap and Queen Mary Falls - a nice day trip to take ending in a beer at the pub in Killarney for the drive back .
The area is rich with great food and wine. So many wineries to visit ! Impossible to do on 1 outing - you will just have to come back again... and again. It's so easy in the region to buy direct fresh from the producers and farm gate shops. Scenic Rim is home also to the boutique drinks industry with micro breweries and distilleries. Country pubs for casual dining and cold beers on tap are relaxed and welcoming. The Roadvale Pub, Dugandan Hotel Boonah, The Canungra Hotel, The Royal Hotel Harrisville, The Royal Hotel Kalbar, The Scenic Rim Brewery Mt Alford to name a few..( we are still sampling and adding to the list lol).
Scenic Rim feasts on Eat Local Month in June 2023 - a month long celebration of food and drink in the area.
Local Produce Markets are on somewhere in the Scenic Rim every weekend. Check out the listing in our tourist info pack.
There is so much to see and do in the area - I could go on and list forever... instead get out and explore yourselves. You won't be disappointed. I never tire of the stunning scenery and ever changing landscapes.
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Scenic Rim Regional
The Scenic Rim has just been awarded one of the top 10 destinations in the world by Lonely Planet ! Some accolade for sure.
The Scenic Rim has scenery that is spectacular - mountains, valleys, lakes - such diverse landscapes. The volcanic mountain ranges wrap around the valley and the world heritage rainforests.
There are 6 National Parks to explore with pristine rainforests. Outdoor adventures await for those on foot or even on a scenic drive on the well marked country roads and tourist routes.
A favourite of ours is the Fall Route out past Croftby to Carrs Gap and Queen Mary Falls - a nice day trip to take ending in a beer at the pub in Killarney for the drive back .
The area is rich with great food and wine. So many wineries to visit ! Impossible to do on 1 outing - you will just have to come back again... and again. It's so easy in the region to buy direct fresh from the producers and farm gate shops. Scenic Rim is home also to the boutique drinks industry with micro breweries and distilleries. Country pubs for casual dining and cold beers on tap are relaxed and welcoming. The Roadvale Pub, Dugandan Hotel Boonah, The Canungra Hotel, The Royal Hotel Harrisville, The Royal Hotel Kalbar, The Scenic Rim Brewery Mt Alford to name a few..( we are still sampling and adding to the list lol).
Scenic Rim feasts on Eat Local Month in June 2023 - a month long celebration of food and drink in the area.
Local Produce Markets are on somewhere in the Scenic Rim every weekend. Check out the listing in our tourist info pack.
There is so much to see and do in the area - I could go on and list forever... instead get out and explore yourselves. You won't be disappointed. I never tire of the stunning scenery and ever changing landscapes.
City/town information
Boonah and the surrounding district is full of delightful surprises. Pay a visit to the excellent and helpful Tourist Information Office just outside of the town centre to get the low down on everything local. Boonah is a hub for rural pursuits being the gateway to the Moogerah Peaks and Main Ranges National Parks. Boonah was settled in the early 1800's by German and English pioneers. The town boast a large IGA supermarket that supports the local community, and number of cafes. A couple of great country pubs are in the centre of town for a meal or cool beer. Local produce is abundant in the stores. Just outside of town are a number of wineries, eateries, farm producers.
Boonah
Boonah and the surrounding district is full of delightful surprises. Pay a visit to the excellent and helpful Tourist Information Office just outside of the town centre to get the low down on everything local. Boonah is a hub for rural pursuits being the gateway to the Moogerah Peaks and Main Ranges National Parks. Boonah was settled in the early 1800's by German and English pioneers. The town boast a large IGA supermarket that supports the local community, and number of cafes. A couple of great country pubs are in the centre of town for a meal or cool beer. Local produce is abundant in the stores. Just outside of town are a number of wineries, eateries, farm producers.
The lovely local township of Kalbar has a number of gorgeous historic building dating back to the 1880's. Worth a visit with lots of photo opportunities. Aside from being the home of the annual Sunflower Festival in March. Drop in to Lovett's cafe for some homemade goodies. The Royal Hotel across the road is a top spot for a big hearty meal ( I challenge anyone to finish their plate !)- they also do takeaway meals too which is handy if you don't want to cook. Just along from the cafe is the best smokehouse - 2 m8's cafe is the home of long slow cooked American style bbq meats. Across the road is the Emporium - an ecclectic array of homewares, antiques and curios - they even serve coffee and tea out the back. Back up George street is the popular homewares store BMK Collectives - people come out on day trips just to visit this store on the weekends. Next door we have Nanny Lou's Lane - pop in and take a look at the every changing array of clothes.
Kalbar offers a Bakehouse for fresh bread, Spar convenience store - open late and a fruit and veg store that offers a wide selection of local produce from within the region.
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Kalbar
The lovely local township of Kalbar has a number of gorgeous historic building dating back to the 1880's. Worth a visit with lots of photo opportunities. Aside from being the home of the annual Sunflower Festival in March. Drop in to Lovett's cafe for some homemade goodies. The Royal Hotel across the road is a top spot for a big hearty meal ( I challenge anyone to finish their plate !)- they also do takeaway meals too which is handy if you don't want to cook. Just along from the cafe is the best smokehouse - 2 m8's cafe is the home of long slow cooked American style bbq meats. Across the road is the Emporium - an ecclectic array of homewares, antiques and curios - they even serve coffee and tea out the back. Back up George street is the popular homewares store BMK Collectives - people come out on day trips just to visit this store on the weekends. Next door we have Nanny Lou's Lane - pop in and take a look at the every changing array of clothes.
Kalbar offers a Bakehouse for fresh bread, Spar convenience store - open late and a fruit and veg store that offers a wide selection of local produce from within the region.
Food Scene
Great spot to try some interesting locally brewed beers. Great hosts Wendy and Mike are very welcoming and passionate about their beers. Design your own tasting paddle - Our favs are the GED ginger beer and Giddy Gout Milk Stout.
Tasty Dutch influenced food available to pair with the beers. Live music on a Sat arvo - as it is popular best to book a table ( 07 5463 0412)
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Scenic Rim Brewery Pty Ltd
898 Reckumpilla StGreat spot to try some interesting locally brewed beers. Great hosts Wendy and Mike are very welcoming and passionate about their beers. Design your own tasting paddle - Our favs are the GED ginger beer and Giddy Gout Milk Stout.
Tasty Dutch influenced food available to pair with the beers. Live music on a Sat arvo - as it is popular best to book a table ( 07 5463 0412)
Great spot for a coffee, breakfast or lunch. A big selection of yummy cakes and slices and pies all made on site.
Lovett at Kalbar
79 Edward StreetGreat spot for a coffee, breakfast or lunch. A big selection of yummy cakes and slices and pies all made on site.
If you like slow cooked meats this place is amazing. American style low and slow cooked BBQ, Can eat in or takeaway. Open Thurs - Sun 11am - 2pm and 5pm - 8pm.
The best mac and cheese too !
2 m8's BBQ
77 Edward StreetIf you like slow cooked meats this place is amazing. American style low and slow cooked BBQ, Can eat in or takeaway. Open Thurs - Sun 11am - 2pm and 5pm - 8pm.
The best mac and cheese too !
Classic old pub established in 1900. Great friendly locals pub serves hearty good value meals Wed- Sun, using quality local produce.
Royal Hotel Kalbar
Classic old pub established in 1900. Great friendly locals pub serves hearty good value meals Wed- Sun, using quality local produce.
The hotel has been recently renovated and provides some great friendly country hospitality. With a new chef and menu the restaurant is the hot new spot to dine. Be sure to book. With a large beer garden it's also dog friendly.
Roadvale Hotel
The hotel has been recently renovated and provides some great friendly country hospitality. With a new chef and menu the restaurant is the hot new spot to dine. Be sure to book. With a large beer garden it's also dog friendly.
Literally on your doorstep! Pop down for an early morn coffee or breakie. Situated at Haigh Park only a short walk away. A retro funky leafy cafe open Friday-Sunday.
Lake Moogerah Cafè
Literally on your doorstep! Pop down for an early morn coffee or breakie. Situated at Haigh Park only a short walk away. A retro funky leafy cafe open Friday-Sunday.
Boonah now has a new and exciting place to dine, pop in for coffee or drink. With stunning views out over the area its definitely worth a visit. With local food and even barefoot bowls available. Open Wed -Sunday. Bookings not essential, but recommended.
The Bowl
Boonah now has a new and exciting place to dine, pop in for coffee or drink. With stunning views out over the area its definitely worth a visit. With local food and even barefoot bowls available. Open Wed -Sunday. Bookings not essential, but recommended.
Wineries
This winery is very local to us. Which is handy as it one of our favourites !
Great wine tasting by knowledgeable staff at the cellar door. We're sure you wont leave empty handed.
Magnificent views across the vineyards and lavender fields 💜 to the Scenic Rim mountain ranges.
For that special occasion try the a la carte restaurant otherwise a casual glass of wine on the terrace is recommended.
Check out the unique wedding venue too set amongst the breathtaking scenery.
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Kooroomba Vineyards and Lavender Farm.
168 F M Bells RdThis winery is very local to us. Which is handy as it one of our favourites !
Great wine tasting by knowledgeable staff at the cellar door. We're sure you wont leave empty handed.
Magnificent views across the vineyards and lavender fields 💜 to the Scenic Rim mountain ranges.
For that special occasion try the a la carte restaurant otherwise a casual glass of wine on the terrace is recommended.
Check out the unique wedding venue too set amongst the breathtaking scenery.
A very welcoming small winery just outside Mt Alford at Bunjurgen. A lovely selection of red wines available and a super friendly host David who is guaranteed to have a good story to tell. Great grass area for picnics - byo food and grab a bottle from the cellar door.
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Bunjurgen Estate Vineyard/Winery - Boonah
121 Brent RdA very welcoming small winery just outside Mt Alford at Bunjurgen. A lovely selection of red wines available and a super friendly host David who is guaranteed to have a good story to tell. Great grass area for picnics - byo food and grab a bottle from the cellar door.
A must call in winery on the road out to Beaudesert with a stunning location on the side of Wyaralong Dam. Offering a range of crisp, light Italian style wines. Live music at the weekends whilst you sample the wines at the cellar door, grab a rug and picnic amongst the vines (pooches welcome too on leads). Cafe and Restaurant also serve some tempting foods.
11 yerel halk öneriyor
The Overflow Estate 1895
1660 Beaudesert Boonah RdA must call in winery on the road out to Beaudesert with a stunning location on the side of Wyaralong Dam. Offering a range of crisp, light Italian style wines. Live music at the weekends whilst you sample the wines at the cellar door, grab a rug and picnic amongst the vines (pooches welcome too on leads). Cafe and Restaurant also serve some tempting foods.
Retail Therapy
A great spot to do a bit of retail therapy. It's like an Aladdin's Cave - every time you go in there is something new to buy. Homewares, Lifestyle Fashion and Acessories. Open Wed - Sun.
Moogie House has some wonderful decorator items from BMK. Bee and her team are most friendly and helpful. Highly recommend a visit.
BMK Collective
89 George StreetA great spot to do a bit of retail therapy. It's like an Aladdin's Cave - every time you go in there is something new to buy. Homewares, Lifestyle Fashion and Acessories. Open Wed - Sun.
Moogie House has some wonderful decorator items from BMK. Bee and her team are most friendly and helpful. Highly recommend a visit.
Cass's Electic Boutique is now operating from Cass's property in Croftby.
Visits by appointment only. Call Cass and say hi - her shop is a crafties heaven. She is a furniture artist who upcycles pieces and sells art supplies, provises DIY experiences and workshops, along with custom commisions.
In fact the beautiful statement piece sideboard here at Moogie House was crafted by Cass. I recommend you pay Cass a visit or even book into one of Cass's workshops.
Studio By Cass
1a Church Street
Cass's Electic Boutique is now operating from Cass's property in Croftby.
Visits by appointment only. Call Cass and say hi - her shop is a crafties heaven. She is a furniture artist who upcycles pieces and sells art supplies, provises DIY experiences and workshops, along with custom commisions.
In fact the beautiful statement piece sideboard here at Moogie House was crafted by Cass. I recommend you pay Cass a visit or even book into one of Cass's workshops.
While away an hour or so in this amazing Aladin's cave of a shop with an array of eclectic items, antiques, homewares and personal effects. There is even a self- playing grand piano on site! With an artists studio out and the back and the recent addition of a coffee bar, it's sure to grab your attention.
The Emporium by Empire Revival
While away an hour or so in this amazing Aladin's cave of a shop with an array of eclectic items, antiques, homewares and personal effects. There is even a self- playing grand piano on site! With an artists studio out and the back and the recent addition of a coffee bar, it's sure to grab your attention.
Nanny Lou's Lane Boutique has recently opened in Kalbar selling a wonderful range of ladies fashions and accessories.
89 George St
Nanny Lou's Lane Boutique has recently opened in Kalbar selling a wonderful range of ladies fashions and accessories.
Scenic Rim Fruit and Veg Store is family owned and run by the lovely Tony and Alecia. They go out of their way to help their customers. Selling not only a wonderful selection of fresh local fruit and veg, they support local business' in the area by selling and showcasing their local produce - be it honey, relishes, salts & rubs, pies, cheeses and olives you name it.
The store also has a small café for takeaway or dine in. Check out their selection of homemade cakes and all things yummy including homemade cheesecakes.
Scenic Rim Fruit & Veg
Scenic Rim Fruit and Veg Store is family owned and run by the lovely Tony and Alecia. They go out of their way to help their customers. Selling not only a wonderful selection of fresh local fruit and veg, they support local business' in the area by selling and showcasing their local produce - be it honey, relishes, salts & rubs, pies, cheeses and olives you name it.
The store also has a small café for takeaway or dine in. Check out their selection of homemade cakes and all things yummy including homemade cheesecakes.